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Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking Collaborate to Support Fast-Scaling Companies Like Liberis

Author
Louis Emmerson
Published
September 4, 2025
Last Update
October 20, 2026
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Key takeaways

  1. Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking UK are collaborating so joint customers can run a more connected, automated, real-time treasury setup, including ERP integration where needed.
  2. Atlar’s API integration with HSBC Innovation lets customers connect accounts in minutes, with real-time reporting of bank balances and transactions via API and without IT support for implementation.
  3. Liberis, an embedded finance platform that has funded over $2.5 billion to more than 60,000 small businesses since 2007, has connected its HSBC accounts to Atlar for real-time cash visibility, payment runs, and cash flow forecasting.
  4. Sean Fanning, Finance Director at Liberis, said the combined setup provides real-time visibility, better control, and flexibility to support growth across markets.
  5. HSBC Innovation Banking provides commercial banking to technology, life science and healthcare, and private equity and venture capital; HSBC Innovation Bank Limited is a subsidiary of HSBC Group.

New integration gives companies like Liberis real-time visibility and control over treasury, directly within the Atlar platform.

Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking UK have entered into a collaboration to support the treasury management needs of fast-growing and innovative companies. The partnership brings together HSBC Innovation Banking UK’s global banking infrastructure and Atlar’s modern treasury platform to streamline cash management, enhance visibility, and improve control for finance teams operating at scale.

A connected, real-time treasury stack for high-growth companies

Joint customers of HSBC Innovation Banking and Atlar benefit from a more connected, automated, and real-time treasury setup—fully integrated with modern ERP systems where needed. Going beyond a standard connection, this partnership unlocks a seamless solution powered by real-time APIs. Atlar’s API integration with HSBC Innovation allows customers to connect their accounts in minutes—accelerating onboarding and making treasury management more efficient. Key benefits include:

  • Faster setup and onboarding
  • Seamless implementation without any IT support
  • Real-time reporting of bank balances and transactions via API
  • A battle-tested API connection for speed and reliability
Quote card from David McHenry, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at HSBC Innovation Banking UK, about offering joint customers a more seamless treasury experience with real-time connectivity and automation.

Liberis: Automating treasury for an embedded finance pioneer

One company already realizing the value of this partnership is Liberis, a global embedded finance platform that provides personalized funding solutions to small businesses through its network of partners. With operations in Europe and North America, Liberis has funded over $2.5 billion to more than 60,000 small businesses since 2007.

By connecting its HSBC accounts to Atlar, Liberis has gained real-time visibility across cash positions and streamlined key treasury workflows like payment runs and cash flow forecasting—freeing up its finance team to focus on strategic decision-making. The platform plays a central role in managing liquidity and ensuring control across entities.

Sean Fanning, Finance Director at Liberis, says:

“With Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking, we’ve built a treasury setup that gives us real-time visibility, better control, and the flexibility to support our growth across markets.”

Joel Nordström, Co-founder and CEO at Atlar, adds:

“This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds: HSBC Innovation Banking’s global banking capabilities and Atlar’s modern treasury technology. Together, we’re helping fast-scaling companies automate manual processes and gain the visibility they need to scale with confidence.”

David McHenry, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at HSBC Innovation Banking UK, says:

“At HSBC Innovation Banking UK, we work with some of the most ambitious and innovative companies in the world. Partnering with Atlar enables us to offer our joint customers a more seamless and efficient treasury experience, with real-time connectivity and automation at its core.”

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting businesses with the tools and infrastructure needed to operate efficiently and grow with confidence. Together, Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking are helping finance teams navigate increasing complexity and take control of their treasury.

For more information about how Atlar works with HSBC Innovation Banking UK, get in touch.

Quote card from Sean Fanning, Finance Director at Liberis, about the treasury setup built with Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking: real-time visibility, better control, and flexibility to support growth.

About Atlar

Atlar is the modern treasury management system for the new economy — giving scaling finance teams real-time visibility and control through a single platform connected to their banks and ERPs. By managing these connections, Atlar accelerates time-to-value and simplifies complex financial infrastructure. Ambitious, tech-driven companies like Forto, GetYourGuide, Mangopay, Storytel, Tide, and Zilch rely on Atlar to automate cash management, payments, and forecasting through powerful, user-friendly tools.

Backed by world-leading investors Index Ventures and General Catalyst, Atlar is also a preferred partner of industry leaders including NetSuite, Citi, and Nordea.

About HSBC Innovation Banking

HSBC Innovation Banking provides commercial banking services, expertise and insights to the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. HSBC Innovation Bank Limited is a subsidiary of HSBC Group, benefiting from its stability, strong credit rating and international reach to help fuel its growth.

Louis Emmerson
Bringing over a decade of fintech experience from Uber and Adyen, Louis focuses on the practical realities of corporate money management.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Atlar and HSBC Innovation Banking collaboration do?

The partnership brings together HSBC Innovation Banking UK’s global banking infrastructure and Atlar’s treasury platform to streamline cash management, enhance visibility, and improve control. Joint customers get a connected, automated, real-time treasury setup, fully integrated with modern ERP systems where needed, powered by real-time APIs rather than a standard connection alone.

How quickly can accounts be connected?

Atlar’s API integration with HSBC Innovation allows customers to connect their accounts in minutes. Listed benefits include faster setup and onboarding, implementation without IT support, real-time reporting of bank balances and transactions via API, and a battle-tested API connection for speed and reliability.

How is Liberis using the partnership?

Liberis has connected its HSBC accounts to Atlar and gained real-time visibility across cash positions, plus streamlined payment runs and cash flow forecasting. Liberis is a global embedded finance platform with operations in Europe and North America that has funded over $2.5 billion to more than 60,000 small businesses since 2007. Finance Director Sean Fanning said the setup gives real-time visibility, better control, and flexibility to support growth across markets.

What did HSBC and Atlar say about the collaboration?

Joel Nordström, Atlar’s co-founder and CEO, said the collaboration combines HSBC Innovation Banking’s global banking capabilities with Atlar’s treasury technology to help companies automate manual processes and gain visibility. David McHenry, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at HSBC Innovation Banking UK, said partnering with Atlar lets them offer joint customers a more seamless treasury experience with real-time connectivity and automation.

What is HSBC Innovation Banking?

HSBC Innovation Banking provides commercial banking services, expertise, and insights to the technology, life science and healthcare, and private equity and venture capital industries. HSBC Innovation Bank Limited is a subsidiary of HSBC Group.

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